1,245 Ratings, 267 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Patients express strong trust and gratitude toward Tufts Gastroenterology clinicians, highlighting compassion, clear explanations, and thorough expertise—especially for chronic GI conditions (IBD, IBS) and stoma care. Many followed specific clinicians across practices, praised surgical care, and noted attentive, personalized bedside manner. Common themes are exceptional clinician empathy, excellent communication, clinical competence, and long-term relationships. A few comments suggest minor gaps in proactively inviting patient questions.
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Aug 25, 2026
Harmony Allison, MD
Dr. Allison has been a great Doctor Who is always listening and giving solutions to my medical needs
Aug 25, 2026
Sonia Friedman, MD
An exceptional doctor who focus on her patients with care.
Aug 25, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD
Dr. Chen did everything well: cared for me as a person; listened to my concerns; explained the physical situation as well as the procedure; and executed the procedure quickly and painlessly!
Aug 24, 2026
Thomas Schnelldorfer, MD, PhD
Empathetic provider. Excellent patient skills
Aug 24, 2026
Lori Olans, MD, MPH
Best wonderful doctor!!!!
Aug 20, 2026
Wanda Blanton, MD
Dr Blanton is a fantastic doctor. Anyone would be lucky to have her care.
Aug 18, 2026
Jana Simonds, MD
She is great.....period
Aug 17, 2026
Venkata Ravi Satyam, MD
He was amazing, he went over what I needed to do next. Suggested some tests. I agreed and we shall follow through with them.
Aug 17, 2026
Wanda Blanton, MD
All was good!!
Aug 17, 2026
Raffi Karagozian, MD
Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Aug 15, 2026
LEAH CREAHAN
She was lovely, sweet, caring, professional, friendly. I worked as an RN for 47+ years and I know she would be one of my favorites..kudos to her & her team…
Aug 14, 2026
Amanda Cimsit, MD
I feel extremely comfortable when visiting Dr. Cimsit! She is amazing!
Aug 14, 2026
Joshua Abrahams, NP
Great job
Aug 11, 2026
Jana Simonds, MD
Jana Simonds is amazing. The BEST bedside manner and is so calming. Explains everything in detail and made me feel so much better.
Aug 11, 2026
Sonia Friedman, MD
Dr. Friedman is amazing. Compassionate, caring, patient just WONDERFUL! I'm grateful to have her on my medical team.
Aug 10, 2026
Joshua Abrahams, NP
Takes time to listen to you and gives you good recommendations.
Aug 8, 2026
Jana Simonds, MD
Very good looking
Aug 8, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD
It brings such comfort to have access to a doctor of this caliber — someone who understands my entire history, listens to my concerns, and is available to help me when I need it. It means the world to chronically ill or long-time patients. Thank you again to Dr.Chen!
Aug 6, 2026
Lori Olans, MD, MPH
Dr. Olans is a credit to her profession - I can’t say enough how wonderful she is
Aug 5, 2026
Joshua Abrahams, NP
Joshua was extremely helpful in addressing all of our concerns and clearly explained everything to us.
Aug 5, 2026
Jana Simonds, MD
We are glad Dr Simonds is out there to help us. Thank you Doctor.
Aug 4, 2026
Lauren Gaffny, PA
Great job of explaining everything. She built trust and comfort.
Jul 31, 2026
Thomas Schnelldorfer, MD, PhD
Highly recomend
Jul 30, 2026
Christopher Leung, MD
Pleasant and caring!
Jul 30, 2026
Joshua Abrahams, NP
I’m very pleased with Joshua. Not only is he very professional, he has a great .personality. 😊
Jul 25, 2026
Allyson Grant, NP
Im very impressed with allyson she was fantastic with allowing me time addressing my issues I believe her knowledge is what I needed to address a somewhat very difficult situation im looking forward to the results I might get from her treatment plan im extremely optimistic now I certainly wasn't before my appointment I will definitely recommend her to my family and friends!!
Jul 24, 2026
LEAH CREAHAN
Thank you for being so supportive, informative and sympathetic. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Jul 19, 2026
Christopher Leung, MD
Dr Leung is an excellent clinician who cares about his patients.
Jul 17, 2026
Lori Olans, MD, MPH
very friendly
Jul 13, 2026
Raffi Karagozian, MD
Dr. Karagozian is terrific!
Jul 13, 2026
Joshua Abrahams, NP
I feel confident in seeing Josh.
Jul 11, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD
Once again, Dr Chen is fantastic. She listens and genuinely seems to care.
Jul 10, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD
Dr Chen was lovely
Jul 7, 2026
Wanda Blanton, MD
Excellent.
Jul 7, 2026
Allyson Grant, NP
She was great she asked all the right things and at the end asked if I felt my questions were answered if I felt she spent enough time with me if I felt heard and validated and that just meant everything put in for several different blood work and other issues I was having offered other care went above and beyond and didn't make me feel rushed or anxious at all
Jul 6, 2026
Wanda Blanton, MD
Wanda Blanton was very attentive and thorough in questioning me about my GI issues. She made arrangements for STAT procedures to be done in order to determine the severity of my symptoms. I left her office feeling grateful and confident that I was going to receive excellent follow up care from her.
Jul 2, 2026
Christopher Leung, MD
It's my first time ever seeing this Dr .
But I feel comfortable
Jul 2, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD
I am grateful to be your patient (much as I wish I didn't need to be!)
Jun 28, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD
Dr. Chen is disarminglyy friendly yet all-business when it comes to the matter at hand. I like her very much.
Jun 25, 2026
Sushrut Jangi, MD
Competent and always listens. Positive manner; answers questions and explains the need for the treatment he orders.
Jun 25, 2026
Harmony Allison, MD
Dr. Allison is knowledgeable, kind and explains everything thoroughly.
Jun 25, 2026
Wanda Blanton, MD
I feel very comfortable with her and I’m sure that she will do her very best to give me the care I need.
Jun 23, 2026
Lauren Gaffny, PA
Lauren Gaffny is very good, attentive, and communicates very well. She's set the bar for what I look for in a doctor. Wish I could find a primary care doctor that could be as attentive, thorough and caring like her.
Jun 22, 2026
Amanda Cimsit, MD
Dr Cimsit is wonderful: a good listener, positive person, explains things clearly.
Jun 20, 2026
Jana Simonds, MD
Superb
Jun 20, 2026
Lori Olans, MD, MPH
She was very nice and spoke in understandable language.
Jun 17, 2026
Joshua Abrahams, NP
Thorough, knowledgeable and caring.
Jun 17, 2026
Lilian Chen, MD
Dr Chen is exceptional. I also respect her as a person. She lifts my heart when she walks in the room. She actually encourages me to continue my fight. I’m grateful for her.
Jun 17, 2026
Venkata Ravi Satyam, MD
He understood my needs and physical ailments. And suggested action and alternatives
Jun 16, 2026
Jana Simonds, MD
Dr. Symonds saved my life. She took out my cancer and was always positive and in control. I was up and around in 3 days. If I have to have any more Surgeries, I want Dr. Symonds. She is the best!